SPRINT TRIATHLON
500-meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 10K run.
RUN-BIKE-RUN (DUATHLON)
1 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
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Virtual Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run
Can't come to the race but want to participate, get a t-shirt and a finisher medal?
Want to try a tri but you're really shy to show up?
We have a race for you, VIRTUAL RACE!
A virtual triathlon is a race that can be completed at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can ride on a trainer or cycle outside. You can swim in a pool, a lake or the sea! You can run your race at your pace anywhere! This is a great way for the rookie athlete to build up confidence to show up for the real thing!
Virtual races are a great way to stay fit, motivated, have the sense of participating and get a great t-shirt and medal!
You can complete the required distance in each discipline during the week coming up to the actual race, in your pace, in your environment.
You can send us your stats at virtual@playtri.com You can send the evidence of completing the race distances to virtual@playtri.com but it is not required. You can send a screenshot from an app, your watch, your laptop or even a photo of your treadmill results for your runs. You can use MayMyRun / MapMyRide, Strava, Garmin or any other digital fitness app. Submitting evidence of your swim distance is harder, unless you have a swim compatible device so you will we believe you did it. At the end of the day, if you don't do it, you would only be lying to yourself and you would not be able to wear a cool t-shirt with a triathlon logo!
Your t-shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you the week after the race. Have fun out there!
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL RACE NOW
Location
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX US 76179
Double Finisher Saving and Swag
Finish both Playtri FW (in May and in October) races and receive double finisher swag; Double Finisher Medal and Bumper Sticker!
DOUBLE FINISHER MEDAL Sign up for this Playtri Fort Worth Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run I. and our Playtri Fort Worth Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run II. in October to save 20% on entry fees and receive the DOUBLE FINISHER MEDAL! This 20% saving is only available for a limited time while registering for both events at the same time.
To receive a double finisher medal, you must be registered for the October race (after completing the May race) by midnight of August 14, 2022. Medals must be ordered on August 15, 2022, first thing in the morning and for that reason, athletes who register for the October race after August 14th cannot be guaranteed a double finisher medal.
Parking
Walking distance parking available.
VIP parking spots directly next to the Transition Area available for purchase during the registration process or at the event online store.
See parking map here.
Race Day Schedule
Sunday, May 22, 2022
5:30am Transition Area opens
5:30-7:00am Timing Chip Pickup Table is open. Bring your bib to receive the correct timing chip
6:45am Parking lot entrance closes - no cars will be allowed to enter after that
6:50am Transition Area closes
7:00am Olympic Triathlon starts
7:30am Sprint Triathlon starts
7:35am Run-Bike-Run starts
9:00am Pizza Party starts
9:30 Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Awards Tent opens
10:00am Olympic Triathlon Awards Tent opens
(Awards will not be mailed)
Body Marking
Athletes are welcome to:
arrive at the race self body marked, (sharpies or marks-a-lot work well)
or self body mark at the event prior to entering the transition area (a table with markers will be provided),
or wait to be body marked by volunteers prior to entering the transition area.
See what body marking should look like here.
Course and Site
SPRINT TRIATHLON
500-meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
Swim course - man-made lake, water temperature is typically 72-76F in May. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced. In the past, the water temperature allowed wetsuits. Check a Playtri Store near you for wetsuit rentals.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Bike course (1 loop = 12.5 miles)
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 10K run.
Swim course- man-made lake, water temperature is typically 72-76F in May. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced. In the past, the water temperature allowed wetsuits. Check a Playtri Store near you for wetsuit rentals.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Bike course - 2 loops (2 x 12.5 = 25 miles)
RUN-BIKE-RUN
1 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
Course Notes:
The swim course will close at 8:00am.
The entire race course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
No one will be able to leave the event until all bikes are off the course.
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
How to wear race numbers
Click here to see how to use the race numbers you receive at packet pickup: HOW TO WEAR YOUR RACE NUMBERS
How to rack your bike in the transition area
See how to safely and correctly rack your bike: RACKING YOUR BIKE
Pricing
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
September 20, 2021, -February 28, 2022 $89.00
March 1, 2022, - April 30, 2022 $109.00
May 1, 2022, - May 21, 2022 $129.00
SPRINT TRIATHLON
before February 28, 2022 $79.00
March 1, 2022, 12:00am -April 30, 2022 $99.00
May 1, 2022, 12:00am - May 21, 2022 $119.00
Run-Bike-Run (DUATHLON)
before - February 28, 2022 $79.00
March 1, 2022, - April 30, 2022 $99.00
May 1, 2022, - May 21, 2022 $119.00
SPRINT TRIATHLON AND R-B-R RELAY TEAM
before - February 28, 2022 $29.00
March 1, 2022, -April 30, 2022 $39.00
May 1, 2022, - May 21, 2022 $49.00
Fees listed are per person. To register a relay team, the first person (captain) will register him or her self and name the team. Other members of the team will join the team name. All team members must have their own USAT membership (whether annual or one day).
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON RELAY TEAM
before - February 28, 2022 $29.00
March 1, 2022, - April 30, 2022 $49.00
May 1, 2022, - May 21, 2022 $59.00
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years in the triathlon. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
Packet Pickup
Tuesday, 5/17/22 Rockwall Cycling 4:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 5/18/22 Playtri The Colony 12:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, 5/19/22 Playtri Colleyville 12:00pm-6:30pm
Friday, 5/20/22 Playtri Dallas 12:00pm-6:30pm
We will have a complimentary pre-race clinic here at 6:00pm.
Saturday, 5/21/22 Playtri Fort Worth 10:00am-4:30pm
USA Triathlon is temporarily allowing athletes to pick up packets for other participants. The person picking up a packet for someone else must present to the event staff a picture of a Driver License of the athlete they're picking up for. The person picking up will also present their ID to event staff.
***Race day packet pickup will be available for an additional charge of $20 per athlete. Only exact cash will be accepted. Please be prepared accordingly for this option if you plan to take advantage of it.
While late registration will be available at the packet pickup (except race day morning), please note that no cash will be accepted for new registrations, and all new registrations must be completed on your mobile device using a credit card. Registering prior to heading to the packet pickup helps keep line shorter and cuts everyone’s waiting time.
HOTEL SPECIAL
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Worth/Fossil Creek for $89 USD - $92 USD per night.
Start Date: Friday, May 20, 2022
End Date: Monday, May 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, May 5, 2022
BOOK YOUR ROOK AT THE SPECIAL RATE HERE
PLAYTRI TEAM + GROUP TRAINING
If you live in DFW, check out our group training options available throughout the metroplex! Workout with Playtri coaches to get the skills and fitness you need to succeed on race day.
Learn more and join at: www.playtri.com/group
Questions? Email headcoach@playtri.com
PLAYTRI TRAINING APP
Get ready for your race with the Playtri App available now on IOS! Training is built around your abilities and your schedule to make sure you have the best opportunity to finish strong on race day. Visit the App Store today to get started!
Learn more at: www.playtri.com/playtri-training-app
Free Pre Race Clinics
Packet Pickup on Friday, 5/20/22 Playtri Dallas 12:00pm-6:30pm - we will have a complimentary pre-race clinic here at 6:00pm.
Awards
SPRINT and OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
- Top Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters.
- Standard 5 year Age Groups 3 deep
- Weight Class 39& under and 40+ for athena and clydesdales, 3 deep
- Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
- Physically Challenged Open Division.
SPRINT RUN-BIKE-RUN
- Top Overall Male and Female Winners, 5 deep.
- 39 and Under top 5 Male and Female winners.
- 40 and Over top 5 Male and Female winners.
- Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
- Physically Challenged Open Division.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
You may pick up your award at the Awards Tent. Awards will not be mailed. Missed awards will be available for pickup at Playtri Dallas May 24th until June 1st.
Swag
Tech t-shirt, custom finisher medal (2021 shown)
T-shirt of the desired size will be guaranteed to participants registered by April 23, 2022 T-shirts must be ordered, printed, and shipped. After the given date, we can only guess what sizes may be requested and the tee you receive may not be the perfect fit.
Free Race Photo Courtesy of Playtri
You will receive an email during the post race week from Your Sporting Image with your race photos. You will be able to pick one free picture to download as courtesy of Playtri. Be sure to check your junk mail if you haven't seen the email in a few days.
Results
ABOUT USA TRIATHLON
Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here what USAT membership provides.
This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and rules will be in effect, please familiarize yourself with those prior the event: Race Rule Video Briefing and Most Common Rules Violation.
Every participant must show photo ID and proof either of USAT annual membership, or purchase of USAT one day pass. If one of these is not provided at packet pickup, the participant will be required to purchase a one day pass or an annual membership in order to pick up his or her packet, regardless of whether or not he or she already has a membership. ($15 for adult one day, $50 for annual membership, and $10 for youth annual membership). Please click here for the Most Commonly Violated USAT rules.
Relays
COMPETE AS A RELAY TEAM! Relay = team of 2 or 3 participants. All Relay Team Members must check in at packet pickup individually and pick up their race number (though team members do not all have to come at the same time). All team members must have their own USAT membership (whether annual or one day).
All 2 or 3 members of a relay team will share one race number and one timing chip. Timing chip is to be handed off to the next member at the bike racked in the transition area. As the swimmer arrives at the bike, he or she will give the chip to the cyclist. As the cyclist completes the bike course and arrives at the bike, he or she will hand off the timing chip to the runner. Bicycle must be placed on the bike rack while chip exchanges take place.
Fees listed are per person. To register a relay team, the first person (captain) will register him or her self and name the team. Other members of the team will join the team name.
Refund Policy
No refunds or transfers allowed.
A considerable amount of work and planning goes into planning events like this one and we do so with the best intentions. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as permits and basic provisions must be ordered ahead of time. We appreciate your support and understanding, and we will continue to work hard to produce fun and safe events for your best experience.
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri DFW Facebook page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
Weather
Average temperature on race day: low 50 - high 80.
For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.
Chip Timing
This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. Awards are based on chip times.
Volunteers
Please email events@playtri.com if you would like to volunteer for this event - thank you!
Without volunteers, we simply can't have races. Without volunteers, there is no one to tell athletes where to turn, hand out water, cheer everyone on - and yes - how much fun is body marking?! Volunteers get everyone pumped up and motivated. As a volunteer, you'll feel like you made a valuable contribution to the success of the race. And who knows? You could turn into a participant at the next race! Simply put, volunteers are the heart of triathlon races.
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email events@playtri.com.
Photography
By Registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials
USA Triathlon is the largest multisport organization in the world and a leader in race director education and certification.
Our team of Race Directors strives for the highest quality in event production and safety. Our Race Directors have over 45 years of combined experience and more than 300 events on their resumes. We love the sport and we hope you enjoy the results of our hard work.
